Amazing days out in Leicestershire

Enjoy days out with family and friends this summer in Leicestershire. make memories to last a lifetime at family-friendly attractions, explore the great outdoors, discover fascinating history and heritage and find out where to eat and drink.

There's a calendar jam-packed with festivals and events, from music festivals to children's festivals, there's lots to look out for.

There's so much to see and do that you'll need more than a day to discover it all, why not book a Stay Play Explore short break from just £149 for an overnight stay with breakfast together with tickets for three attractions? Or you could browse our great selection of places to stay and make up your own short break.

Book a shepherd's hut set in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside or a boutique hotel on the edge of a town, or why not try something different and book a narrowboat and take a relaxing break on the water?

Why not a organise a day out for the whole family? There's something for all ages at our many award winning attractions.

Visit the site where the Wars of the Roses ended with the death of King Richard III and then to the visitor centre where his mortal remains were discovered.

From just £149 you can book a short break to Leicestershire for either 2 adults or a family of 2 adults and 2 children. The break includes overnight accommodation at a choice a fabulous hotels with breakfast plus entry for everyone into 3 great attractions or experiences.

Or, if you're looking for a birthday present you could purchase a gift voucher so that your loved one can choose which of our short breaks they would like themselves and book it for a date of their choice.

Twycross Zoo is a World Primate Centre with over 500 animals of almost 150 species including all 4 great apes, over 20 species of monkey, Asian elephants, snow leopards, penguins, meerkats, giraffes and many more.

Delve into Leicestershire's fascinating history at Bosworth Battlefield Country Park - the site of the 1485 Battle of Bosworth. Look out for special events or go for a stroll and some refreshments served onsite.

The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the moment you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and fun.

Come and find out about the castle's colourful history with our lively audio tour. Hear how Edward IV's Chamberlain Lord Hastings added the chapel and the impressive keep-like Hastings Tower – a castle within a castle.